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“This is imbecillic” – Tolu Ogunlesi rips apart Fayose’s advert for GEJ campaign (TWEETS)
by Kolapo Olapoju Following the political advert placed on the cover of Punch Newspaper, by the governor of Ekiti, Ayo Fayose, journalist, Tolu Ogunlesi has described the move as distasteful…
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“Executive and legislative rascality” – This is how APC described the sacking of 180 Assembly workers in Ekiti
by Damilola Jagun Following the dismissal of the 180 employees of the Ekiti State House of Assembly and permanent secretaries, the All Progressives Congress in the state has described the move as…
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Missing billions! Abba Moro! They jumped the fence! | These are the top 10 scandals of 2014
by Wilfred Okiche What a year! Some of the 10 stories that made up this list were tragic and demand our collective sober reflection while some just made us…
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Stop lying and get serious – Fayemi tells Fayose
by Kolapo Olapoju Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has responded to some of the accusations against his 4-year administration by incumbent Governor, Ayo Fayose. Fayemi…
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“You are the Speaker of this Assembly, nobody can remove you” | Fayose is the law in Ekiti
by Kolapo Olapoju Governor Ayo Fayose's short reign as leader of Ekiti state has been more suspense-filled than some Nollywood flicks. He has gone to war with the APC Speaker,…
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It’s Amaechi, Fayemi or Osibajo – APC moves to pick Buhari’s running mate
by Kolapo Olapoju The major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, after electing Muhammadu Buhari as its presidential aspirant, is now making moves to select a running mate for the one-time…
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#Ekiti Speaker, Omirin sues @GovAyoFayose, Inspector-general of Police
by Kolapo Olapoju The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adewale Omirin, who was illegally impeached, has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to stop the Ekiti…
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“Dear Baba, forgive me” – Read @GovAyoFayose’s apology letter to OBJ from two years ago
by Kolapo Olapoju Recently, Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose has vocally criticised the actions of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, but merely two years ago, he desperately sought the latter's forgiveness.…
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Police hunt for #Ekiti opposition lawmakers, as APC accuse @GovAyoFayose of diverting state funds
by Kolapo Olapoju Ever since Ayo Fayose, got sworn-in as the governor of Ekiti state, the political terrain of the state has lurched from crisis to crisis. The major players in…
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#Ekiti speaker advices @GovAyoFayose on the way forward
by Godwin Akanfe The Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Dr Adewale Omirin, has advised the state governor, Ayodele Fayose to demonstrate leadership rather than belligerence, saying propaganda against…
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If you give your blood to Obasanjo, he will not support you – @GovAyoFayose tells GEJ
by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has blasted former President, Olusegun Obasanjo for his recent criticism of President Goodluck Jonathan. Fayose made the comments at a summit organised by Committee on…
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@Adunnibaby: Why #Ekiti voters are the most sophisticated in Nigeria
by Abimbola Adelakun When Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State needed to thank God for winning the governorship election held in June, he headed for a rather unusual place –…
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Judge withdraws from case against @GovAyoFayose over threat to life
by Kolapo Olapoju Justice Olusegun Ogunyemi,- who is presiding over the case filed against Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, - has withdrawn from the suit. Ogunyemi reportedly cited an apparent threat…
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@deboadejugbe: More thoughts on stomach infrastructure and 2015 (Y! Politico)
by Debo Adejugbe My mother, a woman who has toiled for the better part of 35 years in the civil service, will be retiring for good in few months. She…
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Behold! 419 Governor of Ekiti – APC Apostle attacks Fayose on Facebook
by Kolapo Olapoju An apparent proponent of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prince Adepoju Jacobs has through his Facebook page levelled series of damning accusations at the new Governor-elect of…
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Tinubu accused of bribing APC lawmakers N50 million each to impeach Fayose
by Kolapo Olapoju The Ekiti Democratic Coalition has alleged that 15 lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress were bribed with N800million to impeach new Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose.…
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@CGNOscar: Why I believe in stomach infrastructure
by Chinedu George The so-called concept of the stomach infrastructure has gradually crept into the Nigerian political lexicon, especially after the shock victory of PDP’s Ayodele Peter Fayose over the…
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@GovAyoFayose can lie o: See how we breakdown his comments about #Ekiti’s debt profile
by Tunji Andrews The nation Nigeria on Thursday, took another leap forward in achieving it's democratic potential as Ayodele Fayose was sworn in as the 4th democratically elected Governor of…
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“I am grooming your chicken for christmas” – Ten golden quotes from @GovAyoFayose’s inauguration speech
by Kolapo Olapoju Peter Ayodele Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been inaugurated as the new Governor of Ekiti State, and while delivering his inauguration speech, he made a…
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LIVE: @GovAyoFayose swearing in with @_adedayo_
Join Adedayo Ademuwagun in Ado-Ekiti as he brings you live coverage of the inauguration of Ayo Fayose as governor of Ekiti State via Twitter and Instagram. [View the story "Fayose…
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They would be in front, I shall follow them | Governor Ayo Fayose hires 1000 Prophets, Muslim Clerics for his ‘ swearing-in’
by Godwin Akanfe 1000 prophets and Muslim clerics have been lined up to lead governor-elect, Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State to the government house today. Speaking during a television programme…
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Olusegun Adeniyi : A word of advice to @GovAyoFayose
by Olusegun Adeniyi Like Mr. Mbu Joseph Mbu, Nigeria’s most CONTROVERSIAL police officer (deliberate emphasis as I await my arrest!), Mr. Peter Ayodele Fayose is one man who should constantly…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari says APC will win this time, PDP fires right back, Ex-Ekiti governors commend Fayemi, and more
We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 15, 2014. A former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, formally declared his intention to contest the 2015 presidential election…
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@Michaelorodare: Dear @GovFayose, this is how to fight this battle (Y! Politico)
by Michael Orodare Sir, as a close observer from Akure in Ondo state, which is just an hour drive from Ado-Ekiti the capital city of Ekiti state, I know these…
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“I will probe Fayemi after my inauguration” || Ekiti Governor-elect, Fayose means business
by Azubuike Azikiwe Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State Governor-elect, has declared his intention to investigate all last minute contracts, payments and appointments made by the outgoing governor, Kayode Fayemi. In a series…
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Police arrests pastor for armed robbery
by S'ola Filani filed photo A 40-year-old pastor who doubles as head of a car snatching gang, in, has been arrested by the Ekiti state police command for car robbery.…
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Femi Aribisala: Why the APC is likely to lose Lagos in 2015
by Femi Aribisala While Fashola has been busy tarring roads, building fanciful tolled bridges and planting grass and flowers; he has ignored the need of the people for basic…
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Demola Rewaju: Ekiti – A politician’s wife and her husband’s example (Y! Superblogger)
by Demola Rewaju Bisi Fayemi is a good first lady – better than many but in terms of political campaigns, her image worsened her husband’s and became almost a confirmation…
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Akin Osuntokun: Militarisation and other fallacies
by Akin Osuntokun I don’t know about others but in all the security encounters nobody asked me whether I was PDP or APC. It was a show of force befitting…
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Sola Akinyede: Ekiti – The myths and biases of ‘stomach infrastructure’
by Sola Akinyede With regard to our selling our destiny for bags of rice, and the talk of “stomach infrastructure”, what I perceive is sheer hypocrisy, anger and ignorance. During…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy